Visa Information & Services

Changes Affecting Employment Authorization for L-2, E, and H-4 Dependent Spouses
AILA Information Flyer

Posted by Mark Ople on 2023-02-09 Read post

USCIS Clarifies Physical Presence Guidance for Asylees and Refugees Applying for Adjustment of Status
How to calculate the one-year physical presence requirement

Posted by Mark Ople on 2023-02-07 Read post

Fiscal Year 2024 H-1B Cap Initial Registration Period Opens on March 1
It’s time to prepare your H-1B CAP registrations.

Posted by Mark Ople on 2023-01-27 Read post

USCIS Extends COVID-19-related Flexibilities

Posted by Mark Ople on 2023-01-24 Read post

USCIS Extends Green Card Validity for Conditional Permanent Residents with a Pending Form I-751 or Form I-829

Posted by Mark Ople on 2023-01-23 Read post

USCIS Announces Final Phase of Premium Processing Expansion for EB-1 and EB-2 Form I-140 Petitions
Also Future Expansion for F-1 Students Seeking OPT and Certain Student and Exchange Visitors

Posted by Mark Ople on 2023-01-20 Read post

AILA Practice Alert: Erroneously Rejected Forms I-485 with Edition Date of 7/15/22

Posted by Mark Ople on 2023-01-11 Read post

DOS Extends Interview Waivers for Certain Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants
Good news for H-1B and other visa applicants and others stuck in consular backlogs.

Posted by Mark Ople on 2022-12-29 Read post

USCIS Policy Alert: Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility
The new rule goes into effect on December 23, 2022.

Posted by Mark Ople on 2022-12-20 Read post

Options for Nonimmigrant Workers Following Termination of Employment
What can you do if your company terminates your employment?

Posted by Mark Ople on 2022-12-19 Read post

New Version of Form I-485 Becomes Mandatory on December 23, 2022
Be sure to file correctly, or your application will be rejected.

Posted by Mark Ople on 2022-12-15 Read post

Tech Worker Layoffs - Considerations for Employees and Employers
The current wave of worker terminations gives rise to significant legal issues for everyone involved.

Posted by Mark Ople on 2022-12-08 Read post

COVID 19 Client Practice Advisory
Green Card applicants must provide proof of vaccination.

Posted by Mark Ople on 2022-12-05 Read post

U.S. District Court Strikes Down Title 42
Judge says it did not rationally serve to protect public safety.

Posted by Mark Ople on 2022-11-21 Read post

U.S. Plans to Process Every Employment-Based Green Card This Year
Is your priority date current?

Posted by Mark Ople on 2022-09-23 Read post

Changes Affecting Employment Authorization for L-2, E, and H-4 Dependent Spouses AILA Information Flyer

USCIS Clarifies Physical Presence Guidance for Asylees and Refugees Applying for Adjustment of Status How to calculate the one-year physical presence requirement

Fiscal Year 2024 H-1B Cap Initial Registration Period Opens on March 1 It’s time to prepare your H-1B CAP registrations.

USCIS Extends COVID-19-related Flexibilities

USCIS Extends Green Card Validity for Conditional Permanent Residents with a Pending Form I-751 or Form I-829

USCIS Announces Final Phase of Premium Processing Expansion for EB-1 and EB-2 Form I-140 Petitions Also Future Expansion for F-1 Students Seeking OPT and Certain Student and Exchange Visitors

AILA Practice Alert: Erroneously Rejected Forms I-485 with Edition Date of 7/15/22

DOS Extends Interview Waivers for Certain Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants Good news for H-1B and other visa applicants and others stuck in consular backlogs.

USCIS Policy Alert: Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility The new rule goes into effect on December 23, 2022.

Options for Nonimmigrant Workers Following Termination of Employment What can you do if your company terminates your employment?

New Version of Form I-485 Becomes Mandatory on December 23, 2022 Be sure to file correctly, or your application will be rejected.

Tech Worker Layoffs - Considerations for Employees and Employers The current wave of worker terminations gives rise to significant legal issues for everyone involved.

COVID 19 Client Practice Advisory Green Card applicants must provide proof of vaccination.

U.S. District Court Strikes Down Title 42 Judge says it did not rationally serve to protect public safety.

U.S. Plans to Process Every Employment-Based Green Card This Year Is your priority date current?